Black and Minority Ethnic Network
|
|
Policy and Particpaition Officer - BME
Research and news
Black History Month
October is Black History Month. To read more about Black History Month and some of the black historical figures from Tameside see our Black History Month page.
Race Equality Duty
The Race Equality Duty came into force in December 2001, following the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.
It places a statutory duty on public authorities to actively promote race equality and tackle illegal and unfair discrimination. Local authorities must comply with the general and specific duties set out in the Code of Practice on the Duty to Promote Race Equality. See our Race Equality Duty page for more details.
One North West Response to the Regional Strategy (RS2010). Part One: High Level Strategic Framework Consultation
One North West (1NW)- the regional Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Network designed to involve BME Third Sector organisations in the design, development and implementation of Regional strategies and policy that affect BME communities throughout the North West - ran a series of consultations in February 2010 on Part One of the Regional Strategy (RS2010). This was done to ensure an input from the BME Third Sector in the development of RS2010. 1NW focused exclusively on strand three of RS2010, which are the plans to: 'Release the potential of our people and tackle poverty.' A different approach to consulting around RS2010 than the format that was suggested through the consultation document was taken. This was a result of a conscious choice to make the process more accessible and involved volunteers from BME Third Sector organisations in the design and delivery of the consultation process.
What we do
- Provide a space for clear and open discussion
- Build links with communities in Tameside
- Develop a stronger voice for BME community groups
Benefits
-
Regular meetings - a fantastic opportunity to meet others and make new friends.
-
Learn about other BME groups and find out what else is happening locally.
-
Share good practice.
-
Be part of creating a voice on behalf of the BME community.
-
Specialist support when you need help.
Our story so far
- Three consecutive Cultural X-change events bringing people from different communities together.
- Recruitment events in partnership with Greater Manchester Police Positive Action Team.
- Support for BME groups to develop in Tameside and have a voice in local decision making.
- Membership of One North West - the regional voice for BME communities.
- Work with Tameside council on Eid and Diwali celebrations.
| CAHMS Training for Imaams |
Are we all equal event |
|
|
www.flickr.com This is a Flickr badge showing items in a set called CAHMS Training for Imaams. Make your own badge here.
|
www.flickr.com This is a Flickr badge showing items in a set called Are We All Equal. Make your own badge here.
|
|
Partnerships
- Tameside Strategic Partnership
- Culture & Community Cohesion Partnership (Tameside)
- Compact
Members:
Inclusive membership - BME communities from across Tameside including Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, African and Polish communities. Our Vision - A network committed to providing space for discussion and debate regarding the issues of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) community groups and voluntary organisations in Tameside.
To join the BME Network fill in your details here To receive relevant news, subscribe by giving us your email address
For more information, please contact: T3SC’s Policy and Participation Team, T: 0161 339 4985
Being a Representative and Representatives Support Pack
Click here to find out the role, responsibilities and benefits of a being a Representative.
Links
Internal
BME Women’s network
Network meeting dates
Policy briefings
External
Institute of Race Relations: Research and analysis that informs the struggle for racial justice in Britain and internationally.
Race on the agenda: Policy development, information and research service for the BME voluntary sector.
Voice4change England: National voice for the BME VCF Sector.
